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First Runner Up: Gene Juarez Salon & Spa -- Southcenter

by ST Staff | July 10, 2011

<b>Gene Juarez Salon & Spa -- Southcenter</b>
<b>Location:</b> Seattle, Washington
<b>Opened:</b> March 26, 2007
<b>Owners:</b> Evergreen Pacific Partners
<b>Website:</b> www.genejuarez.com
<b>Salon style:</b> warm, contemporary, inviting
<b>Square footage:</b> 7,000
<b>Styling stations:</b> 44
<b>Treatment rooms:</b> 4
<b>Equipment:</b> Belvedere
<b>Furniture:</b> Utility Inc.
<b>Top retail lines:</b> Bumble and bumble, Institute of TRI
<b>Design:</b> Midori Yoshikawa
<b>Architects:</b> Miller Hayashi, Brad Miller

Gene Juarez Salon & Spa -- Southcenter Location: Seattle, Washington Opened: March 26, 2007 Owners: Evergreen Pacific Partners Website: www.genejuarez.com Salon style: warm, contemporary, inviting Square footage: 7,000 Styling stations: 44 Treatment rooms: 4 Equipment: Belvedere Furniture: Utility Inc. Top retail lines: Bumble and bumble, Institute of TRI Design: Midori Yoshikawa Architects: Miller Hayashi, Brad Miller

<b>Judges’ comments:</b>
“The epitome of the 21st century — luxurious and modern.” — Nelson
“Spectacular lighting perfectly complements the high-energy design.” — Prais

Judges’ comments: “The epitome of the 21st century — luxurious and modern.” — Nelson “Spectacular lighting perfectly complements the high-energy design.” — Prais

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